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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Sustainability Manager - Peterborough

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

We are delighted that you are interested in this role of Sustainability Manager at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

It is an exciting time for the Trust as we continue to grow and develop to meet theneeds of the 900,000 population we serve.

North West Anglia Foundation Trust are seeking to appoint a Sustainability Manager to implement our green plan and to transform sustainability across the three sites atPeterborough (excluding Peterborough City Hospital), Stamford & Rutland Hospital andHinchingbrooke Hospital. The Trust has aspirations to become one of the most sustainable Trusts in the NHS and there is significant scope to improve our sustainability performance.

We are looking for an individual who, whilst adhering to our Trust Values and Behaviours, will drive transformational change in sustainability and Carbon emissions. You will have a passionate commitment to providing excellent, quality services in an acute healthcare environment, both as an individual and as a team player. You will possess a 'can do'attitude and have the ability to get things done effectively, efficiently and right first time. You will need to be flexible in your approach and the job will entail travel between sites to ensure we are working to the required standards across the Trust. You must have a passion forsustainability and the drive to make a difference.

For further details contact Chris Todd ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

NWAFT has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare, and deliver our core values.

So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment, which is challenging and growing, we would encourage you to seriously consider the Sustainability Manager role at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Be the Trust-wide lead and provide expert knowledge on all aspects of environmental sustainability which will require making judgments involving complex facts or a situation which relate to environmental sustainability - requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

The post holder must have a passion for sustainability and will be responsible for driving the implementation of the Trust's Green Plan. It is essential that the post-holder progresses the organisation toward Net Zero and decarbonisation. They will be responsible for sustainability at the following locations:

Peterborough Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Stamford & Rutland Hospital

Community Estate

About us

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7239571-D

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in a science, environmental or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered Member of a relevant professional body such as IEMA
• Sustainability/Waste/Energy/Facilities Management qualification
• NEBOSH /IOSH Health and Safety qualification Member of an appropriate professional body. (e.g. IEMA, IWFM, RICS & Hefma).
• Specialist knowledge of sustainability and environmental management
• A working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation
• Extensive Experience of management of Energy or Waste contracts
• Experience of public sector tendering for service contractors - and experience of the OJEU Procurement Process.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an estates/facilities role
• Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent specialist knowledge) in a science, environmental or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered Member of a relevant professional body such as IEMA
• Sustainability/Waste/Energy/Facilities Management qualification
• NEBOSH /IOSH Health and Safety qualification Member of an appropriate professional body. (e.g. IEMA, IWFM, RICS & Hefma).
• Specialist knowledge of sustainability and environmental management
• A working knowledge of Waste Management Legislation
• Extensive Experience of management of Energy or Waste contracts
• Experience of public sector tendering for service contractors - and experience of the OJEU Procurement Process.
• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. environmental management)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an estates/facilities role
• Experience in developing organisational policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience of procurement and tendering for specialist advice or services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of PFI & Commerical Contracts

Adam Turner

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-7239571-D

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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